Life is full of dreams…

People with Disabilities equally love life and art.

My Dream is an extraordinary performing art presented by China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe:

Artists with hearing impairments

speak their minds and express their warm sentiments with graceful and colorful dances;

Artists with visual impairments

depict their imaginary world and open their hearts with beautiful melodies and charmingly awkward dance steps;

Artists with physical disabilities

give expression to t heir pursuit of life with elegant postures and spirited melodies.

China Disabled People's Performing Arts Troupe will present their production My Dream Work V.

China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe was founded in 1987. With the support and cares of the whole society, the Performing Troupe bears the dreams of people with disabilities and creates a special art which delights audiences, purifies the soul with Truth, Honesty and Virtue, encourage people by strong will, and delivers friendship with sincerity. Having sought and studied for 20 years, the Performing Troupe has begun to bringing forth new ideas independently, produced classics of special art, traveled to more than 40 countries in Asia, Europe, America, Africa and Oceania. It flies its own unique banner in a colorful world and they are referred to as “Messenger of Beauty and Humanity” by the international community and as “A Special Art Star of Mankind and Image Ambassadors for 600 Million People with Disabilities in the World” by the Disabled People's International 6th World Assembly.

Course of Development

For twenty years, China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe has experienced five periods 

A Child is Born

The fact that there were more than 30 Chinese teenagers participated into the 1st China Art Festival on September 27th 1987 pronounced the establishment of China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe (CDPPAT), which expressed disabled people have their own good will and right to take part in the culture activities. 

Call for Friendship

From 1988 to 2000, as a popular artistic organization, in order to coordinate activities of “U. N. Decade for the Disabled” and “Asia-Pacific Decade for Disabled”, and to respond to the suggestion of Economic and Social Council of United Nations, CDPPAT visited 15 countries in Asia, Europe and Oceania to spread the notion of “Equality, Participation, and Share” and to call for a civilized and fraternal social environment.

Create New Program Independently

With the spirit of “Truth, Honesty and Virtue” and the aspiration of “unique, elegant, and beautiful”, CDPPAT produced Music & Dance My Dream in 2000 to pursue creativity in the arts. After that, the second, the third and the fourth edition of My Dream were produced in succession. Have been Traveling to Asia, Europe, America and Oceania, it has been commended by both performed in the artiest arenas, and in inhabitant communities and schools.

Earn Income by Performing

In May 2002, turning from an amateur to non-profit & professional arts troupe, CDPPAT entered into cultural market and started to stage performances both for free and commercially. It carried out the value of people with disabilities. During period of four years ， From what they have earned from performing commercially, they support themselves and contribute to a special charity fund. During the period of the SARS crisis they donated funds to Hong Kong, and after the tsunami disaster in Southeast Asia, they gave money to Indonesia. It also performed for free for Closing Ceremony of Paralympics Game in Athens, Submit Meeting of UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia an the Pacific and other significant activities.

Go Around the World

Since 2002 CDPPAT have been busy touring and performing to promote Chinese culture, harmony and friendship. It has traveled abroad 50 times, performing in America , Australia , Denmark , Poland , Switzerland , Greece , Italy , Spain , France , Austria , Germany , Turkey , Japan , Korea , Indonesia , Singapore , Malaysia , Brunei , Thailand , Kazakhstan , Australia , Egypt , etc. 

Comments from International Community 

Truth, Honesty and Virtue are the common spirit pursued by human beings; disabled people are weak but special group. Connecting with both of them, My Dream goes beyond the boundaries of culture, nations and countries and brings enjoy and edification to the audiences.

A Touch of Heart

“My Dream” is recognized and held in high acclaim wherever it's shared. During the performance, the audience cannot but be moved from one climax to another: now they are lost in aesthetic appreciation of the exquisite dancing and music that flows like floating clouds or gurgling brooks; now their eyes mist with tears as they are filled with admiration and moved by the impact upon their very souls; now they applaud thunderously and sing in unison with the artists to cheer the great vigor of life. After the performance, the audiences were reluctant to leave and left numerous moving comments from the bottom of their hearts.

Comment by Politician Leaders

Politicians wrote letters to CDPPAT visiting US in 2000. President Clinton: “I thank all those participating in the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe for their role in building bridges of understandings among the peoples of the world and in strengthening the depth and breadth of U.S.— China relations.” President Gore: “After the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we too will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit. These performers share a tremendous human spirit. Their artistry has inspired millions of Chinese people and now promises to do the same here in the United States.” 9 members of congress and senators: “It is fitting that the title of your U.S. performance is “My Dream”. You show us that determination and creativity is boundless, this is a great lesson that we can learn from you. Thank you for your work of spreading peace across the world. ” In 2001, Prime Minister Mahathi Of Malaysia: “The unique art created by the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe will enable people to further learn the diversified nature of mankind and cherish our common goal and wealth.” In 2005, Governor of Australia: “Your talents have fascinated audiences of all the countries, and your visit promotes the friendship of the people of Australia and China” In 2006, Mayor of Vancouver, Canada: “The performing is so moving, with the theme of peaceful, struggle and love.” US Washington State government in 2006 decided that 18th May is “China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe Day” and raised national flag of China in front of the government hall. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain, on January 5th, 2007: “It is amazing and brings hope and peace in future.”

Comment by Media

New York Times in 2000:“Those extremely attractive programs made audiences feel unbelievable.” CNN TV station called that “A so inconceivable performance. ” Sin Chew Daily in Malaysia: “China Disabled People created the pinnacle of life value.” Pioneer in Australia, in 2005: “It is a colorful dream, a pure peace, a release and a yearning.” In 2006, the program Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva invited to perform in 1 year anniversary of the World Exposition in Japan, the Salzburg Art Festival in Austria and the Ceremony of Gold Chicken Award in Germany, was reported in important space of a whole page of the local newspaper with both articles and photos. Local TV stations broadcasted it lively and reported “With enthusiastic applause, all audiences stood up and cheered for the dreamful dance.” German TV Station produced living broadcast conversation program for the performers for five times. In 2007, all the media in Spain reported CDPPAT's visiting there. The largest newspaper, Nation, introduced it and commented it as “the dream from China” which was then familiar with every Spanish people.

Remarks: Tickets for My Dream by China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe are available now!